Corrina Goutos has this advice for parents, “Let your kids dream so big. Be their safety net.” Goutos, who grew up in Altamont, said her parents did just that for her. Since childhood, she had a love of beauty and a gut need to fight for what is right. She combines both in her art.

Being a pediatrician involved in caring for children who have been abused involves many “inspiring moments,” says Rebecca Butterfield, M.D., who has been selected to join Guilderland’s school board. 

Five people are seeking the unpaid school board post. Their job interviews will be conducted in public and broadcast live on TV. 

One difficulty school administrators often face when a child is murdered outside of school is that there is often a period of time when police are not forthcoming about what has happened and who has been harmed. 

Interested community members should submit application materials to the district clerk by Sept. 13. 

The Guilderland school district has just begun to work with a black consultant about how to increase its racial and cultural diversity and inclusion. Some African-American parents think it has a long way to go. 

The new president of the Guilderland School Board “totally” wants the community to discuss  whether the district is doing enough to reflect the diversity of students in its faculty and curriculum. The new vice president says the district is already “very proactive in dealing with issues related to race, gender, and diversity.”

As commencement speaker, Gockley was chosen by the graduating class. He started out his speech with a catch in his voice. “Standing before you, I am amazed at the wonderful surprises that life can bring,” he said.

GUILDERLAND — These Guilderland High School graduates were awarded prizes and scholarships:

— William Guo, Rubin Chen, Ryan Garrant, Sophie Gerchikov, Gustavo Gonzalez, James Gu, Henry Li, Nicole McGrath, Nicolas Popolizio, Jin Shang, and Kevin Zuchowski: 2019 New York State Board of Regents Academic Excellence Scholarships;

Mitch Hahn teaches listening, in addition to writing, and helps his students learn to “listen not just to respond, but to understand, even if they don’t agree.”